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The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness: Five Steps to Help Kids Create and Sustain Lifelong Joy by Edward M. Hallowell

ldewan's review against another edition

5.0

As a parent of two young children, I loved the way that this book helped me focus on and truly value their happiness as an end in itself. While the author gives a very specific 5-step program for helping children find true, deep happiness, his advice is far from formulaic. He encourages parents to reflect on the roots of our own happiness (or lack thereof) and to view our children honestly and with care. In large ways and small, this book has made me a happier parent and hopefully helped me to lay down a strong foundation for my little ones.